Steelers Beat Eagles in Preseason NFL Action
Steelers running back Willie Parker celebrates scoring on an 18-yard touchdown run in a preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Images)
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 Sunday night in preseason action, but veteran quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Ben Roethlisberger were struggling.
McNabb completed only 5-of-11 passes for 60 yards and left the game in the second quarter. The Eagles could only get together a 22-yard field goal by David Akers for a 3-0 lead.
Roethlisberger picked up his game after a slow start and led Pittsburgh to 13 points in the second quarter, finishing with 13-of-25 for 247 yards passing.
Running backs Willie Parker and Kevan Barlow scored the Steeler touchdowns, and Jeff Reed added two field goals.
Philadelphia rookie Kevin Kolb led the Eagles to a field goal and a touchdown. He completed 26-of-37 for 242 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions.
Pittsburgh plays its final preseason game Thursday night a 8 p.m.at Carolina and will open the season September 9 at the Browns.
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